Cairns Airport can be found in the region of Queensland, near to the city after which it is named, and close to Trinity Bay. It is a busy airport, and the city of Cairns has been noted as being the fourth most popular city in Australia for tourists, who flock to the city because of its cultural calendar.
Hiring a car at Cairns Airport frees you up and allows you to explore the city of Cairns at your own speed and on your own timetable. It also means you can explore the length of Trinity Bay, seeing everything there is along the coastline.
Those who like to shop till they drop will love the city centre of Cairns, which is just a short drive from Cairns Airport. Renting a car at Cairns Airport means that the city is easy to access, and those who like shopping will want to head straight for the Cairns Central Shopping Centre, which has a great selection of stores which will appeal to everyone.
If, on the other hand, you simply want to walk around the city and enjoy the sights, then you should make your way down to Cairns Pier, which offers incredible views of the city, especially at night.
Heading further inland from Cairns Airport, you will find the Atherton Tableland, which is a perfect place for those who want to explore a little more of wild Australia. Visitors can walk around the forests, and explore the wilderness, finding themselves at Lake Tindaroo, and the Tindaroo Dam which is popular amongst tourists to the area. The Atherton Tableland is easy to access via car, and driving there is the easiest way to get to it. There are plenty of interesting species of wildlife which live in the tablelands, and so animal lovers will find much to enjoy here.
